Blink Fitness

Great price but over crowded and smelly.

The facility is great & clean, albeit very crowded at most times throughout the day. The employees here are very helpful and friendly, and they work noticeably hard to negate this gym’s biggest flaw: the genuinely terrible clientele that frequents this place. Please allow me to elaborate.
First, the smell. Nobody expects a fitness center to smell good but the general neglect many people have for their own personal hygiene is staggering and distracting. If you go there at the wrong time, next to the wrong person, you’d likely think you were in a Korean war prison, not Blink Fitness.
Secondly, is the lack of boundaries. On any given night you can find someone jumping rope near the free weights or practicing shadow-​boxing/​karate in the few walkways. I actually got whipped with a jump-​rope before while sitting on the pec-​deck. And Blink just lets this happen without consequence. These are great exercises, however, crowded fitness centers are not the time nor place.
Third and finally, is the lack of cleaning up after themselves. I personally have seen other gyms officially warn people for never putting back weights or wiping down equipment. They would get an informal warning, a written one on their file, then ultimately a fine or suspension. Again, blink fitness let’s these things go without consequence and those who suffer are the other patrons.
In summary, this gym has a lot of potential but until management decides to crack the whip on these inconsiderate gym-​goers, your money will probably be better spent at the 24-​Hour Fitness across the street.

I’m giving two stars solely based on their customer service and the cleanliness of their facility. However, this gym is simply not for me. I had to prematurely terminate my contract because I just can’t stand the idea of going anymore nor letting them automatically apply payments on my card for the rest of the year.
The main thing that bothers me about this gym is their patrons. I always find myself very uncomfortable doing my workouts because they have a serious staring problem. It’s really hard to focus on your form or reps when you feel eyes on you at all times. I wouldn’t even point this out if it wasn’t so blatantly obvious. (I actually had a minor confrontation once) Not only that, nobody seems to know how to wipe down machines after use or to put back equipment in their proper places. The patrons here just simply lack gym etiquette. If it wasn’t for the employees constantly cleaning and straightening up, this place will probably be a pigsty. Of course, this isn’t the gym’s fault. I’m simply writing this as a warning to those who are thinking of joining.
Also, this location never seems to have their non peak hours. I’ve gone during different times in the day just to gauge which time will work best for me. But non peak hours don’t exist here. You’re always fighting for space/​machines/​equipments at any given time.
Parking is nearly impossible because they don’t have their own lot, and there’s only a limited amount of street parking. This location is probably only convenient to those who commute (5 min walk to JSQ) or live close enough to walk.
Luckily I haven’t had any trouble with my contract or payments. Everything was straightforward, down to the early termination of my contract. If you do sign up, make sure you get a copy of your contract and that you understand what you’re signing up for. I think that’s where most of the misunderstandings happen.
So overall — If you are a total beginner and want to save money without subjecting yourself to joining Planet Fitness, then this gym is for you. Otherwise, you can do better.
EDIT 02.26.2016 — Blink doesn’t seem to honor a relocation waiver. You’ll be buying out your contract if you terminate early, no matter what your situation is.

I only went here 2x with my friend who has the membership to visit all/​any blink, that’s nice.
i go with here but we didn’t like JERSEY CITY #BlinkFitness too much. overly crowded and was nt as clean as Linden, NJ Blink Fitness. imo that is the best one we see so far. and also was union nj trainers real nice. but nt as clean SPOTLESS LINDEN, NJ BLINK is.
But fair in price. Better than #planetfitness at least from what i see.

Clean, great price, nice people and so convenient.

The only reason I’m giving this a 4 star is b/​c of the gym goers. It’s unfair to say for the facility but they SHOULD/​NEED to work on the enormous amount of smelly people that goes here. I mean 90% of the people that goes here smells like feet! It’s disgusting. Should put a sign that says «as a courteousy, please wear deodarant. Please be ashamed of your smell».
Other than that, staff of this location are beyond excellent!

Ok I get it… People will think I am crazy to give this place 5 stars, but please read the whole thing to know the reason.
So 3 stars for the facility itself. 2 stars just for the most friendly and cheerful staff I have ever encountered in any gym. All of the staff members, except a lady, are Soo damn friendly they always greet you with a smile, always available to help and there is a trainer JOE, he is Soo awsome, if you are getting a class pick him. He is really good listens to your concerns and suggest you exercises based on your comfort. The rest of the staff is always in a good mood and cheers you up even on bad days
Coming back to the facility, the place is a little cramped I will give you that but they do have a good variety of machine. I would have preferred a little bigger cardio space but no worries. I can do cardio at home as well. The only thing I don’t like is how crowded it gets during busy hrs. It’s Soo hard to get a tredmill you actually have to wait and than run and grab as soon as you see one. Only if they could add some more equipments and some more space and may be couple dance classes, that would have been great.
Anyhow, it’s the most convenient location of you use path train. I love to work out but getting the car out and going to gym didn’t work very well for me. So this is perfect, me and my husband tries to do it even week 4 – 5 days, sometimes we cheat thought… Lol but we been going there for 3 months and this is the best shape I have even been since high school. And I am Soo happy with the results.
It’s a cheap and good gym with good staff. If you are planning to join please go for it, it won’t be waste.

The Pros
1. This gym is close to my apartment.
2. They have most of the equipment that I like. (Rowing Machine)
3. They are clean.
4. It is inexpensive.
The Cons
1. The benches have an odd shape.
2. The gym gets crowded and equipment is not always available.

I have been a member at Blink for several months, and I couldn’t be happier.
The facility is very well maintained. Machines are clean, the floor is free of garbage, and someone is almost always walking around with a broom or vacuum. There are plenty of trash receptacles and antibacterial towelettes for guests to do a quick machine wipedown.
Staff is young and enthusiastic. Everyone I’ve met is super friendly and accommodating. They seem to genuinely care about the customers and enjoy doing what they do.
The gym itself doesn’t have a pool or any of that fancy stuff, nor do they offer classes (to my knowledge; I could be wrong). However, if you’re like me and you just want a comfortable, affordable place to do your cardio and strength training, Blink can’t be beat.
I only wish there was more than one of each machine. I don’t usually have to wait, but some definitely get more use than others, and having another of those would be beneficial.

So far I like this gym. It is kind of no frills but it doesn’t have the no frills vibe. On the days I attend it usually is pretty packed but I have heard it is not always crowded. The trainers are really knowledge and helpful. The front desk staff is really nice and always smile.
The gym itself is clean, most of the patrons are clean as well but ummmmmm it can be smelly at times. But that is at no fault of the gym just a few of the people that go there. Location is perfect and convenient. Street parking is available nearby.

(This would be 3.5 Stars: –1 for the overcrowding, -.5 for only having 2 squat racks and no bench press stations)
I’ve been going to Blink, Journal Square since it opened a year ago. I really love the place as it has helped me out in the past year and I hope I continue to use this place. The trainers are cool and will help you out if you ask, and they do a great job keeping the place clean. And obviously it’s working because there’s a line of people waiting to sign up for Blink every day.
Unfortunately this is leading to the severe overcrowding in the gym, esp Monday through Fridays between 430 and closing. Yes you can expect overcrowding at these time ANYWHERE. But it’s gotten to the point where you can’t even WALK AROUND THE GYM at times without bumping into someone.
It could be a temporary thing and may recede and it may not be good business to do so. But maybe since it been proven so far that this place has been successful so far, it may be time to open a new gym. Maybe in Hoboken, Downtown Jersey City, by Rt 440/​the light rail in Bayonne, or elsewhere in North Jersey.
Just wanted to express my opinion about this. BTW, the area around Cherry Hill/​Collingswood/​Camden County NJ is another good place to expand to.
Thank you.

This is a good, basic gym.
Pros: It’s very clean, the staff is friendly & they have a variety of weight lifting & cardio machines. Monthly membership fee is $ 15.
Cons: The stretching/​cardio section is very small, therefore gets crowed very easily. Their rowing machines are plastic & have a My 1^st Rowing Machine feel. At the highest resistance it wasn’t much of a challenge for me, & I’m tiny. On weekends you often have to wait for someone to finish using the weight lifting machine you want to use, but I guess that’s common in most gyms on weekends. Guessing because the fee is only $ 15, there are no group classes.

I was Desappointed last night, I finish my workout and went to the fitting room to pick up my stuff because I was late. So the time I was closing the cabinet and prepare to leave I received a phone call so I answer I start talking on the phone and holding my bag to leave, then the employee (white young guy) start closing the cabinet one after the other and making bad noise, I told him him ! Hey listen I’m on the phone ! He said we are closing !!! So I understood that he want me to leave with his way ! I said thank you !
That was not his mistake but it’s the company mistakes you should train people how to respect client. I get upset but never mind.

I just joined this gym recently and let me begin by saying it is not a bad gym. The gym is two floors full of machines and weights. This is not the gym you will turn into the next Terminator in; this is not a big body building gym.
The one thing I hate about this gym is the smell and hygiene of the clientele. I know it is a gym and people will sweat and not smell like peaches, but basic hygiene is a must. Some people smell like animals seriously, it’s a bit extreme at times.
One good thing is the price for the gym and location. I paid approximately $ 200 for the whole year! That’s like 60 cents a day.

I really love this Blink location. It’s two floors with so many machines to offer and it’s rarely ever crowded. It’s such a great deal — low monthly fee, high quality machines, and always clean. You just can’t beat it in my opinion compared to the other options in the area. This location is also super close to the Journal Square PATH. There is a Bally’s across the street, but I definitely prefer Blink!
All of the Blink staff here have always been very friendly and helpful. During the day I’ve had the staff come up to me and ask me what channel I’d like to watch on the overhead TVs. The atmosphere is definitely friendly and nonjudgmental among the staff and patrons alike.
I love that they offer all of your basics at the front desk — water, gatorade, locks, t-​shirts, ear buds, and towels. This is standard at all Blink locations though.
My only complaint about Blink fitness are that they have showers but they don’t offer towels. You could buy a towel there for cheap if you are in desperate need of a shower, but then you have to carry around a wet towel with you the rest of the day which is just too weird for me. But I will survive just going home to shower!

I have been a member for six months now. There. Now I can move on with my fitness life. I have confessed because two days ago was the first day I stepped foot in the place since July. To be fully honest, I only went because I was too lazy to write a letter to their NY office and too embarrassed to cancel in person. Even after the $ 60 cancellation fee (since it was less than a year; after a year you can cancel for free), I figured I’d save $ 30.
So after the JSQ PATH trains were cancelled due to track problems (stupid 17 degree weather) and my meeting was cancelled, I took those as signs and I walked the short distance to the gym to sign up for the free personal training session that I’d forgotten about. The gym is on the second floor of the building and, though I love that they have an elevator, I hoofed it upstairs.
If there had been a snide comment about being MIA for the last six months or being a sweaty mess after the brief trek and climb, I would have cancelled on the spot. Instead they were friendly and replaced my little membership tag on my key ring since my keys had worn down the bar code. (Lol!) The new tag has a cute little slogan on it now and I’ve placed it on a separate key fob just in case.
I missed my 8am training appt yesterday but it was easy enough to reschedule. My trainer even caught me as I came in to give me some encouragement and to talk about what I should be thinking about before we meet on Monday.
I spent twenty five mins on a bike and noticed later that they had the recumbent kind, too. The locker room, lockers, showers, and toilets were very clean.
As a gym newbie, I’m looking forward to my next visit!

This location is very easily accessible with the PATH train about a 5 minute walk, if even.
I have an all access membership which allows me to go to any Blink location. This is my favorite of the three locations I go to on rotation depending on my schedule. Not only is this one of the most spacious ones of the city/​jsq area, but it’s always clean everytime I go there. The customer service provided by the front desk people is extremely warm and welcoming.
This gym is pretty straight forward. Healthy mix of gym newbies and people who know what they’re doing. There are two levels to this gym. Pretty much a top of the line gym for the rate that it costs.

Ok people of the Jersey City. We have come to that glorious time of year again. It’s the end of December and you take out that mental checklist that says «Resolutions». Where you want to improve on last year and make that turn for a happier healthier year. I’m not one to really take this list seriously but when I find myself out of breath walking up my stairs to my apt I think one of two things. First, I should’ve moved to an elevator building, or Second, I need to get in better shape. Since moving is not an option, I’ll go for number two.
I used to be part of a gym a few years ago downtown and decided I wanted to see what was closer and cheaper option for me would be since I like by the JSQ stop of the PATH. I quickly came across Blink Fitness just a block and a half away from the train on Bergen Ave.
Gotta say, Blink has everything I need in a gym. That said, if you are a class taking type of gym goer this location will not work for you. Sorry guys and gals. Blink is very clean and has all the machines that I am looking for. The staff here are very friendly and helpful with anything you need. Also the patrons here are very polite and your not gonna see any «meathead gym rats» who grunt and groan or throw the weights on the ground when they finish a «killer set man» (I used to go to a gym like that back in the day. One word… awkward. And yes he did use the phrase «killer set man»).
Alright, finally, the price. Very reasonable. They have an option of a $ 15 a month pass (GRAY) which limits you to only that particular gym and no guest. The next level up is $ 20 a month which you can go to all their locations save for the Bryant Park and NOLITA spots (BLUE). You can also bring a guest as many times as you want. They do offer a plan that allows for all the location uses (GREEN), but I wasn’t interested in this.
Out of all of the options in my area. JSQ, the Heights, Downtown, and such, this place fits all the needs I may require. They give you an option to pay the whole year in advance if you want and it seems like they always have deals going on for new members. If your looking to make a strive toward fitness this year and your not interested in classes I would highly suggest you give this Blink a try. Happy New Year ya’ll.

I’ve been to many different gyms in my life and none have offered me as much bang for my buck as Blink Fitness.
This place is the very definition of no frills. There are no towels, classes, saunas, pool, etc. What they do offer is a decent amount of new workout machines spread over two floors for a ridiculously low price. During peak times, it can get a bit crowded, stretching out your workout longer than it needs to be. Most of the staff are really nice and friendly, but there are a few bad apples. The lockers are pretty big and the bathrooms are cleaned regularly throughout the day.
If you’re just looking for a place to use exercise equipment at a low price, you can’t go wrong. However, if you are looking for a more comprehensive fitness center, this is not the place for you.

Switching from two previous gyms that have great technology and great amenities (Koko Fitclub and David Bartons, respectively), Blink is a bit of a culture shock. This place is about getting the bang for your buck and cutting out many (but not all) of the frills. A good quality, low cost gym that was desperately needed in the Journal Sq. area, as evidenced by the big uptick in membership I’ve seen over the last two weeks.
Pros: Polite and friendly staff, tons of equipment, large locker rooms, very clean. Extremely diverse membership population. Every membership comes with a free personal training session. I had Dhali, who is adorable. She really put me through my paces. At first I was concerned that she was just going through the motions because I wasn’t getting any feedback but halfway through the session she mentioned that I must work out because I have such good form, she hasn’t had to correct me once: hair toss:. I would consider her for a package of training sessions if I had an event.
A lot of the strength machines have QR codes so you can use your phone to track your workout with the LFConnect app. The app itself is crap but it’s better than nothing and you can watch a video of the movement if you’re on an unfamiliar machine.
Cons: While I love that this is accessible for everyone, gyms need a dress code. For safety reasons and to protect the equipment; i’m not saying kick people out but the staff should be providing feedback when someone is wearing the wrong clothing. I’ve seen jeggings and espadrilles, jeans with unbuttoned dress shirts that could get caught on something, and unlaced converse. At $ 15/​month, this population is not rocking lululemon, but there’s gotta be some standards.
I get that the profit margin is too small for free towel service but dang, can I get some paper towels in my life?
Meh: It’s new, they’re still getting up to speed on some things. I prefer the machines and free weights on the upper floor but the AC hasn’t been working all week. Fix it please, it’s a sauna up there! Also, the group classes that I was was sold on when I signed up still aren’t scheduled. The stretch /​training area is tiny. It looks so big in the brochure = wide angle lenses.
Overall, i’m digging it and it’s a pleasant enough experience that I’m going consistently. Can’t ask for much more.